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At 32, Nikola Kosteski will be one of the most experienced players in HC Alkaloid’s squad this season. The winger is currently in a special training program in Mavrovo, gradually returning to rhythm after last year’s injury. He is working with Marko Mitev under the supervision of physiotherapist Toshe Trajkovski, with cycling also being part of his rehabilitation.

On training with HC Alkaloid…

“We’re in a recovery phase with physiotherapist Toshe Trajkovski, who is leading the muscle rehabilitation process. I feel good, and I hope everything goes as it should. I’m training together with Marko Mitev to get back into form, under a special program that also includes cycling.”

On team goals and playing in Europe…

“I can say that our team is well put together, we’ve strengthened the roster, and we have set high goals. Our first obstacle in Europe is Hannover, and those will be our first two official matches. We probably got the toughest possible opponent, but we’ll fight. We won’t back down, even though Hannover is a Bundesliga side that was in first place for most of last season.”

On the Macedonian championship…

“At the moment, the Macedonian league is at a very high level, and this year there are four to five quality teams competing for the top of the table. Our goals are, of course, the highest, both in the league and the Cup. We’ll go all out against everyone.”

On sharing the locker room with his brother Nenad Kosteski for the first time in a club…

“It’s wonderful to finally play together and I’m very happy. As the older brother, I’m here to guide him in everything necessary so we can both improve and reach the goal, building ourselves and the team. We once played together in the national team, but this is the first time in a club. We have a strong roster this year, and ahead of us is a long and difficult season.”